Left on the list: Assortment of ammo, Pillar/Glass bedding, possibly a cheek riser, 20/25MOA base. I am also going to find a random muzzle device in the Marketplace, I HATE how the thread protector looks on this. Dont need anything special, its standard AR15 threading, I know it will have little/no effect, I just cant stand the thread protector. I thought I could live with it from the pictures, but after seeing it in person, nah-uh.

I will be posting pictures as this gets put together, along with any work done to it (stock fitting / if I decide to try pillar/glass bedding it myself).

Very nice. I will be getting the FV-SR instead of the "TR" to save some green but would like to get that stock later on. The price isn't bad at all.

Yeah I was on the fence about getting the TR until I read the article with the guy doing chrono's of both... There was no velocity difference between the two rifles, even with suppressors on or off. Rather have 16" than the 22" or whatever, saves on weight and easier to lug around.

Update: Got it Monday after the dreaded wait. Immediately dropped it into the Boyds stock with the DIP metal. The standard stock is so craptastic, it felt cheaper than some stocks on old Airsoft guns I had. The bolt is pretty rought to manipulate, think it might be dragging on part of the stock when closing down. Going to take a closer look tomorrow or Thursday before I put the scope on. Everything should be installed and ready to go by Friday. Hoping to range test this weekend if the weather isn't nuts (weather.com says "potential for flooding rains" Sunday...).
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Ouuu, looks good! That stock still makes the gun lighter than the the "TR" model?

I would have to weigh it, but I can say this is a very light gun. The stock looks really heart, and it feels solid, but it is very light. I have been told pillar bedding is a good idea to get he most out of this setup because there is a lot of stock compression.

Ouuu, looks good! That stock still makes the gun lighter than the the "TR" model?

I would have to weigh it, but I can say this is a very light gun. The stock looks really hearty, and it feels solid, but it is very light. I have been told pillar bedding is a good idea to get he most out of this setup because there is a lot of stock compression.

Yeah I was on the fence about getting the TR until I read the article with the guy doing chrono's of both... There was no velocity difference between the two rifles, even with suppressors on or off. Rather have 16" than the 22" or whatever, saves on weight and easier to lug around.

I also checked for velocities from both rifles, with and without the can attached, and the velocities recorded were within just a few feet-per-second, with either rifle. The longer barrel had no velocity advantage, and I also noted no change in velocities with or without the can. All velocities, in either mode, were within the normal variation of the ammunition.

The FV-SR comes with a base (though if you are going to replace it with a 20 or 25MOA base it doesnt matter) and a better (imo) bolt handle.

And I should note I got that stock NIB from a private seller (so it isn't that expensive to have this build), and it dropped right and and the barrel is totally floated. Though as I mentioned there is some stock compression, so pillar/glass bedding is on the horizon.

Just ordered one today...and here is your thread right at the top...ment to be!
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When I decided to buy one, Gallery of Guns had 40-something and as of today there's only 13 Has me worried haha. Really regret racking up the Visa card.
Quite a few threads on this particular gun over at rimfirecentral.com too.

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My girlfriend and i used froglube last night in a pinch and it works great.

When I decided to buy one, Gallery of Guns had 40-something and as of today there's only 13 Has me worried haha. Really regret racking up the Visa card.
Quite a few threads on this particular gun over at rimfirecentral.com too.

500 rounds of Wolf Match gets here tomorrow, and Saturday/Sunday we are suppose to have flooding rains... I don't know if I will go, or if I can wait until Thursday to shoot it... But this rifle is 99.9% done. Just waiting on that YHM brake, but it wont stop me from shooting this beautiful thing.

I am not the best to comment on it, as it is my first real scope, and I have yet to get it to the range. But I can say looking around it is very clear, the eye relief is solid, and the turrets are really nice and sturdy with positive clicks. I am happy with it. Lowlight did a video review on MidwayUSA that can probably do it more justice.

I have not taken my fv out for quite awhile, ( I started an old thread about accuracy problems I had with it) but one addition I made that really pumps up the fun factor are the 10 round magazines. I had only one 5 rounder that came with it, it broke after about 3-400 rounds (apparently a common problem) but the stainless 10 rounders seem much mo betta.

The base on the gun is stock, but I believe it is an EGW. I would recommend the DIP 25 or 20MOA rail, which is what I plan on upgrading to in the near future, in which case I will sell you the stock rail for next to nothing.

I found my stock on Rimfirecentral for 75 shipped, got amazingly lucky with that, it was NIB never mounted.

The base on the gun is stock, but I believe it is an EGW. I would recommend the DIP 25 or 20MOA rail, which is what I plan on upgrading to in the near future, in which case I will sell you the stock rail for next to nothing.

I found my stock on Rimfirecentral for 75 shipped, got amazingly lucky with that, it was NIB never mounted.